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HERO ID
2849967
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Two-step conversion of LLCN olefins to strong anti-knocking alcohol mixtures catalysed by Rh, Ru/TPPTS complexes in aqueous media
Author(s)
Kokkinos, NC; Nikolaou, N; Psaroudakis, N; Mertis, K; Mitkidou, S; Mitropoulos, ACh
Year
2015
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Catalysis Today
ISSN:
0920-5861
Volume
247
Page Numbers
132-138
DOI
10.1016/j.cattod.2014.07.058
Web of Science Id
WOS:000351316000016
Abstract
A two-step conversion of light-light cracked naphtha (LLCN) olefins to strong anti-knocking alcohol mixtures is proposed as a potential solution to the serious negative aspects from the use of gasoline ether oxygenates (MTBE, ETBE, TAME) from the refineries. Aqueous biphasic Rh/TPPTS-catalysed hydroformylation reaction of olefins present in a Greek refinery naphtha cut comprises the first part of the two-step proposed process. The second part of the proposed LLCN upgrade process is the in situ hydrogenation of the produced aldehydes to the corresponding alcohols catalysed by Ru/TPPTS complex in aqueous media. Both catalytic systems of Rh/TPPTS and Ru/TPPTS have been generated in situ by direct addition of the corresponding catalyst precursors to TPPTS in aqueous media; and they were revealed as effective catalytic systems for biphasic hydroformylation and biphasic hydrogenation of complicated mixtures, respectively. The ultimate fuel will contain more oxygen; it will have better combustion properties and higher octane numbers. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Naphtha; Refinery process; Aqueous biphasic hydroformylation; Aqueous biphasic hydrogenation; Ruthenium; Rhodium/TPPTS
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Chemical analysis/fuel chemistry
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